Real Estate

The entrance to Trump Tower on 5th Avenue is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, May 19, 2021. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has convened a new grand jury for its ongoing probe of the company owned by former President Donald Trump, according to a new report Thursday.

Housing markets across the United States have had to weather one of the most unpredictable events in recent history (the Covid-19 pandemic, of course). While many housing markets saw prices dip in 2020 as the pandemic’s impact took hold, many have also seen remarkable recoveries in their prices and buying activity in 2021. The median

In this article COLM CLBK Even though the Federal Reserve didn’t raise its benchmark rate Wednesday, the days of low rates are clearly numbered. Reports of hotter-than-anticipated inflation have paved the way for the central bank to unwind last year’s bond buying. While the Fed said that interest rates will stay near zero for now,

The Berman Buckskin Ranch in low-key Placerville, Colorado, has had no shortage of high-stakes owners. The glass, wood and stone main house was originally designed for Academy Award-winning writer and director Oliver Stone and later re-envisioned by Lyle Berman. The professional poker player and business executive got his start working at his dad’s leather business, for whom

3715 S. Ocean Blvd in Highland Beach is a three level storm-proof fortress elevated on pilings and constructed of poured concrete and storm-proof glass. Daniel Petroni A waterfront megahome in Highland Beach has sold twice this year, and each time it has raised the bar for for this South Florida town, which has become one

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you probably already know that inventory has never been lower. For the first time in nearly 15 years, you—the seller—are back in driver’s seat. That doesn’t mean you should hike up the price and be greedy, but you do have an advantage over other sellers whose homes sat

zxvisual | iStock | Getty Images Like many other renters during the pandemic, Trish DaCasta nabbed an apartment that she normally couldn’t afford. The upgrade was a big one: She was able to leave the place she’d been sharing with roommates for more than five years for a studio of her own in a luxury

Palm Springs is known as one of the most historically significant cities in California. Famous for its beautiful mid-century modern architecture, it’s a go-to destination not only for the warm weather and fabulous hotels, but also for some of the most interesting and unique sightseeing the state has to offer. A true design lover’s dream,

The Great Lakes are often called the nation’s third coast, and the past five years in the region have been the wettest on record. While the lakes don’t exactly correlate to rising sea levels, Chicago now sits in just as precarious a position as oceanfront cities. Heavier rainfall and more frequent droughts are now causing

If you follow global tile trends, there are three key events to watch each year. One of them, Cersaie, took place last month in Bologna, Italy and the industry reports on what was hot on the show floor are now in. This is what will be trending on our shores and in our showrooms next

Real estate agents arrive at a brokers tour showing a house for sale in San Rafael, California. Getty Images Mortgage rates have been on a tear this month, rising yet again last week to the highest level in eight months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That caused mixed demand for mortgages last week, resulting

Luxury towel startup Weezie just celebrated its third anniversary with the opening of its first brick and store called “The Gift Market by Weezie.” This is perfect timing considering how concerned consumers are with shipping delays this holiday season. It’s likely many people will find it easier to go to a physical retail location instead of clicking

A plunge may be looming for cryptocurrencies, housing and disruptive technology stocks tied to innovation. According to Rich Bernstein, an Institutional Investor Hall of Famer, the nation’s expiring easy money policies and historic supply chain backlogs are posing serious risks for some of the market’s most popular investments. “There’s a whole series of bubbles going

Some place names immediately evoke vivid imagery. Wild Horse Island is one such spot. The largest island on northwest Montana’s Flathead Lake, the refuge was used by indigenous people for centuries to house, protect and pasture horses. In the early 1900s, homesteaders cut down many of the trees and introduced non-native plants. The island has

A pending sale sign in front of a home in Miami. Getty Images Pending home sales, which are a measure of signed contracts to buy existing homes, fell an unexpected 2.3% in September compared with August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Analysts were predicting a slight monthly gain. Sales were 8% lower compared

A grand estate can serve as homage to the architect, the interior decorator or even the landscape designer – long after they are gone. This Tuscan-style villa in the heart of L.A.’s lower Bel-Air neighborhood is in many ways a tribute to all three. Built in the late 1920s, the residence is credited to early

Reza Estakhrian | The Image Bank | Getty Images Opportunity zone fund investments are back. Granted, they never went away, but after generating a great deal of attention a few years ago, much of the excitement surrounding them died down. However, investors are starting to pay attention again, with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., mulling proposals

A mountain contemporary in Vail Valley has thrown down the gauntlet with what may end up being the most expensive sale in 2021 for the area. One of highest closing prices recorded so far this year in Colorado, the $30.5-million transaction was for an architectural showplace set on more than three-quarters of an acre along

Tim Allen | iStock | Getty Images To address the renters’ crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, Congress has allocated more than $45 billion in aid. More than six months after the money was authorized, most of it is still available. Just around a fifth of the funding, or $10 billion, had reached households by

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has reached a conciliation agreement/voluntary compliance agreement with MGM Investment Company, the owner of Roosevelt Plaza Apartments in Phoenix, as well as its property manager, resolving allegations that they violated the Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

In 2015, Sahil Mehta helped sell his first property in the Berkeley, Calif., area at the age of 18, earning a commission of around $2,000. It solidified his interest in pursuing real estate sales and investments, which has only grown in the ensuing years. “It was such an incredible feeling, not because of the amount

If you haven’t heard of the Sheats-Goldstein Mansion, you’ve probably seen it. This incredible piece of real estate has been featured on television, in commercials, and in movies including The Big Lebowski, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, and most recently Space Jam 2. Located in the Beverly Crest neighborhood in Los Angeles, a stone’s throw from Beverly Hills, it is

China Evergrande Group started returning a small portion of the money owed to buyers of its investment products, weeks after people protested against missed payments at its Shenzhen headquarters, pictured here on Sept. 30, 2021. Gilles Sabrie | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — China Evergrande shares briefly dropped more than 10% in opening trade

Here’s a fast pass to joining the ranks of the landed gentry. An expansive hunting property has come on the market in the Loire area of central France for 1.85 million euros or about US $2.14 million. Encompassing 76 hectares, or 188 acres, more than half the property is meadowland that can be leased out

People walk past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, in Beijing, China September 28, 2018.  Jason Lee | Reuters BEIJING — China’s central bank is poised to move carefully toward easing monetary policy, even as the U.S. is on its way to tightening policy. In moving in the opposite

Some employers are announcing staffs can work from home permanently. Others have demanded all employees return to the office. A third group will embrace some form of compromise solution, meaning in-office employees will have to share square footage with space and equipment enabling video conferencing by home-based workers. Most offices will need to accommodate videoconferencing

In this article BAC andresr/Getty Images Even as prices for homes soar, the American Dream of owning a home is still alive and well. Yet that can be a high hurdle for first-time home buyers to reach. New data from the National Association of Realtors shows sales of previously owned homes rose by 7% in

Founder and CEO of Rentec Direct, property management software for real estate professionals. No industry has escaped the global pandemic completely unscathed, but the real estate industry has been regularly making headlines for happenings like skyrocketing home prices and extended eviction moratoriums. It seems the entire country is eager to return to normal, but what does

A home, available for sale, is shown on August 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes increased 7% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6.29 million units in September, according to the National Association of Realtors. The organization’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun pointed to a brief

A good relationship with a tenant can mean the prevention of problems down the line. However, the opposite is also true. If you have a poor relationship with your tenant(s), you can face overwhelming trouble as they navigate their agreement with you. While you don’t want to be a pushover and hurt yourself financially, you